700 join suits claiming unconstitutionality of security laws

700 join suits claiming unconstitutionality of security laws

Plaintiffs attend a press conference after filing lawsuits with the Tokyo District Court on April 26, 2016, claiming the newly instated security legislation runs counter to Japan's pacifist Constitution. Around 500 people joined the move, while a similar suit was filed with the Fukushima District Court by around 200 plaintiffs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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